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Klamath County Department of Public HealthKathy DeVoss, RN Local Care Coordinator 541-882-8846
CaCoon is a program for families that have children with special health needs. As its name suggests, CaCoon (CAre COordinatiON) provides support for families:
CaCoon recognizes the importance of the family. Because you and other family members have a central role in the care of your child, all services are planned around the desires and concerns of your total family. How can CaCoon help? Through CaCoon, you can receive help from a trained local care coordinator, who can:
CaCoon's goal is to help you and your family learn new skills to become as independent as possible in caring for your child. Who can use CaCoon? CaCoon serves families with children through birth-21 who have complex conditions which result in special medical, educational, vocational and social needs. Services may relate to:
For children age six and over (who are not eligible for CaCoon), the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) provides comprehensive services through special clinics around the state and limited financial assistance for approved medical care. Where do I get help? CaCoon is sponsored by CDRC at Oregon Health Sciences University. If you need assistance through CaCoon, please contact your local care coordinator (Kathy DeVoss, RN, Klamath County Health Department, 541-882-8846) or call CDRC at these toll free telephone numbers:
CaCoon assures that your family, as well as your child, will receive the best service possible. CaCoon -- a cooperative effort between families and health care providers. Raising a child with special health care needs can be challenging and rewarding. It also can be confusing and exhausting -- for the whole family. You and your family may need the services of many different professionals and agencies. You may have to travel away from home for specialized health care. Sometimes you just may need to talk to someone who has been in your shoes and understand what you are going through.
CaCoon can help!
"Babies First!"A special program for your childrenExtra Care and Attention Your newborn is special, delicate and precious. That's why we've created "Babies First!" So you and your baby get extra attention you can't get anywhere else.
A public health nurse will visit you regularly - at home. She'll talk to you about your baby, check its progress and suggest new ways you can encourage your baby's growth and development.
There's no charge for "Babies First!" All you have to do is agree to participate.
A public health nurse may visit you regularly until your baby is three years old. She'll give your baby health and developmental screenings. She will work closely with your doctor or clinic. Your baby's health will always be in very good hands
Expect a "Babies First!" visit:
Home visits may be done at other times as well, depending on the needs of the family. Personal Support and Encouragement But "Babies First!" offers still more. Your public health nurse can teach you games and exercises that will encourage your baby's growth and development. She can answer your health questions or refer you to the appropriate agency for specialized attention. You'll learn how to better care for and understand your baby. Right in your own home. But you control the program -- services may be discontinued at any time.
For Happier, Healthier Babies "Babies First!" can help you and your baby be happier and healthier together. Take advantage of this very special program. The extra care you and your baby receive can make a very big difference in your futures.
For more information: Klamath County Health Department, 541-882-8846 Hotline for Women, Children and Teens at 800-723-3638 (SAFE-NET). |
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Home Visits